Direct from Cisco, this comprehensive book guides students through all aspects of planning, implementing, and operating Cisco Software Defined Access, helping them use intent-based networking, SD-Access, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNA Center to harden campus network security and simplify its management.
Drawing on their unsurpassed experience architecting SD-Access solutions and training technical professionals inside and outside Cisco, the authors cover all facets of the product: its relevance, value, and use cases; its components and inner workings; planning and deployment; and day-to-day administration, support, and troubleshooting. Case studies demonstrate the use of Cisco SD-Access components to address Secure Segmentation, Plug and Play, Software Image Management (SWIM), Host Mobility, and more. Building on core concepts and techniques, the authors present full chapters on advanced SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center topics, as well as detailed coverage of fabric assurance.
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Explains Cisco SDA’s value, relevance, components, inner workings, use cases, and much more
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Guides technical professionals through implementing and supporting Cisco SDA from start to finish
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Thoroughly covers Secure Segmentation, Plug and Play, Software Image Management (SWIM) and Host Mobility
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By the creators of all training content, demos, and curricula for the Cisco Systems Engineering Organization and Cisco Partner Engineering community
Jason Gooley (CCIEx2 R&S, SP, No. 38759), is Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco’s Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team, specializing in SDN, network programmability, and campus LAN, WAN, and data center design. A Cisco Live Distinguished Speaker, he has authored multiple Cisco Press books, develops for the CCIE program, creates Cisco.com training content, and serves on the Program Committee Board for the Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG). He has 20+ years of industry experience.
Roddie Hasan (CCIE R&S No. 7472) is a Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco’s Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team. He has 28 years of networking experience, and has been with Cisco for over 10 years, where he is a subject matter expert on Enterprise Networks. Hasan supports customers and account teams worldwide, with a focus on Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access. Before joining Cisco, he worked in the US Federal and Service Provider spaces. He also specializes in MPLS, Enterprise BGP, and SD-WAN technologies.
Srilatha Vemula (CCIE Security No. 33670) is a Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco’s Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team. There, she works with account teams and systems engineers to help Cisco customers adopt Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, Identity Services Engine, and Cisco TrustSec. Vemula has served in multiple roles at Cisco, including Technical Consulting Engineer and Security Solutions Architect. She led design and implementation of security projects using Cisco flagship security products for key US financial customers.
